£55 Per Hour
Full Time
Contract
Somerset, Somerset
Social Care
Posted 13 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Pay rate £55 per hour
Contract role, Local Government Planning
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer in the Southwest of England.
Responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes for the Council. Accountable for negotiating on proposals to deliver high quality development in accordance with national guidance, planning law and adopted local plans/other guidance.
- Responsible for decision taking under the officer scheme of delegation for planning and other related applications.
- Provide clear direction to deliver the Council’s strategic priorities and meet the Council’s financial targets, as a member of the Development Management Service Team.
- Support senior colleagues at Area Planning and Strategic Planning Committees and present applications for decision.
- Update and advise elected members in respect of strategic sites and associated matters including briefings and training.
- Using professional knowledge analyse and evaluate complex technical information to provide professional advice to statutory consultees, other departments of the Council, developers/applicants, members and communities to ensure high quality outputs which support the delivery of the Council’s objectives.
- Balance the competing demands of other council services and the viability of the development to make recommendations/determine priorities and negotiate complex S106 agreements to ensure high quality development is brought forward meeting the requirements of adopted planning policy and the delivery of infrastructure.
- At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
- Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
- Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy online registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
- Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. - Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.
Olivia Russell V34
Olivia.Russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk
0161 393 7038
Division V34
Vitalis Social Care
Suite 7, James Court
Wilderspool Causeway
Warrington
WA4 6PS
0161 3937038
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